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Trzydniowiański Wierch

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  • Nature & Landscape
  • Mountains & Peaks

A Peak on the Northern Ridge

Trzydniowiański Wierch (1758 m) lies in the Polish Western Tatras, on the northern ridge of Kończysty Wierch, and is the last prominent elevation of that arm. Three ridges radiate from it: the southern one, the northern one called Kulawiec and the north-western one known as Ropa. The Trzydniowiańska Valley cuts in between the last two.

Shepherding Past and Panorama

The name of the peak comes from Hala Trzydniówka, the pasture that covered its northern slopes — grazing was practised here in the past and the clearings remain open to this day. From the summit dome a wide panorama of the Western Tatras unfolds, with Kończysty Wierch, the massif of Starorobociański Wierch and the Ornak ridge.

Getting There

The most popular approach is the red trail from the Chochołowska Valley: about four kilometres and a little over two hours of walking. The start of the route can be boggy, higher up a steep climb through Krowi Żleb awaits, secured with wooden steps. The ridge can be followed further on the green trail to Kończysty Wierch. Tatra National Park rules apply.

  • Marked hiking trails
  • Car park at Siwa Polana at the mouth of the Chochołowska Valley
  • Mountain hut on Polana Chochołowska
  • No water or toilets on the ridge
Visit duration: approx. 8 hours Seasonality: All year round; in winter the ascent requires equipment and experience